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Zoe Wells

Reporter · US

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Oct 1, 2026
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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Zoe Wells

    Albany Police Department preparing to launch drone first responder program (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —The Albany Police Department (APD) is preparing to launch its drone first responder program. The initiative allows APD to deploy drones to an incident, giving officers an aerial view before they arrive on scene. Equipped with zoom capabilities and thermal imaging, the drones provide real-time situational awareness and help locate individuals. APD Investigator Lt. Kalandria Peterson said the drones will reduce response delays. “When we have shootings, when we have a robbery, w

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Zoe Wells

    Dougherty County commissioners change course on jail repair plans (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —Dougherty County commissioners are changing course on how they plan to address problems with the county jail. Commissioners rejected a $260,000 design contract and rescinded a more than $4.5 million HVAC and plumbing project approved last month. Instead, commissioners will spend up to $2.1 million in SPLOST funds to repair and upgrade the jail’s existing HVAC and boiler systems. The money will also go toward needed jail locks. Commissioner Clinton Johnson says the county does

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Zoe Wells

    Dougherty County police enact audit policy for Flock camera system (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —Dougherty County police are taking steps to prevent misuse of Flock cameras amid growing statewide scrutiny of the technology. The Dougherty County Police Department implemented a formal Flock usage and monitoring policy in August 2026 following statewide concerns. The department reports finding no intentional misuse or inappropriate activity involving the system. Police Chief Kenneth Johnson recently enacted a policy requiring system audits every 30 days. Kenneth Johnson sai

  4. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Zoe Wells

    Albany couple works to change the conversation around homelessness (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A group called People Helping People, run by a couple, is working to bridge the gap between the public and how they view homelessness in Albany. Four days a week, Junie Turner and Rod Collins hit the streets of Albany, going downtown, to the east side, the west side and other areas to find people who need help. “Just to give them something or to listen at what they have to say to you, that means a lot to them,” Junie Turner said. “Because, you know, no one knows their strugg

  5. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Zoe Wells

    Foster care organization reports shortage of homes in southwest Georgia (opens the original)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — A south Georgia foster care organization says applications are dropping during a time of critical need. Current foster parents are speaking up about the benefits of fostering. For Errick and Hannah Pope, the decision to foster came after a difficult time in their own lives. Errick experienced a serious illness, and that became the push they needed. “It’s either now or never,” Hannah said. “Life is too short. You don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring. Why not fill the ga

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